Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break
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Botanical Name
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Whitebark Pine
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Pinoideae
Properties of Whitebark Pine and Shortleaf Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Whitebark Pine and Shortleaf Pine? We provide you with everything About Whitebark Pine and Shortleaf Pine. Whitebark Pine has thorns and Shortleaf Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Whitebark Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Whitebark Pine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Rhinitis and Shortleaf Pine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Whitebark Pine and Shortleaf Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Whitebark Pine and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Whitebark Pine and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Whitebark Pine and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Whitebark Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.